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NY Beaches Closed: Algae & Bacteria Danger!
27 Jul
Summary
- Two New York State Park beaches are closed due to health risks.
- One beach faces closure from harmful algae blooms.
- Another beach is shut down for elevated bacteria levels.
Two New York State Park beaches are closed, with Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua and Cumberland Bay State Park near Lake Champlain shut down. Long Point faces closure due to harmful algae blooms, while Cumberland Bay is closed for high bacteria levels. Another beach, Wildwood State Park on Long Island, is under advisory for elevated bacteria.
New York State operates nearly 70 state-owned swimming beaches, with regular testing to assess water quality and public health risks. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation monitors these results and updates beach statuses. Beach closures occur when there's a known or anticipated risk to public health, often due to elevated bacteria levels.
